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Keep your Alhambra slot, because the palaces have covered rooms. Move the Albaicín sunset to another evening and have tapas in the centre instead.
Before you come
How many daysOne, two, three or four days compared: what fits, who it suits and how to plan around the Alhambra.
Best time to visitMonth-by-month weather, crowds and events, and the best months for sightseeing, heat and snow.
Getting to GranadaBy bus, train, car or taxi: typical journey times from Málaga, Seville, Córdoba and Madrid.
Málaga airport to GranadaBus, train, car and transfer compared, with typical times, prices and last departures.
Where to stayCentro, Albaicín, Realejo or Sacromonte: which area suits you and what to watch out for.
Granada on a budgetFree tapas, free sights, a set lunch and walking: how to enjoy Granada without overspending.Once you're here
Practical infoMoney, opening hours, tipping, plugs, water and getting around.
Getting aroundWalking, small buses, taxis and the metro, and what suits each hill.
Taxis and busesThe taxi tariff, what a ride from Terraza 6 costs, the minibus lines to the hills and the bus fares.
ParkingPark once in a public car park, then walk. The short version.
Is Granada safe?What to watch for, how to handle the Albaicín at night and which numbers to call.
Low-emission zoneWho the zone affects, the fine and what to do if you arrive by car.
Walking times from Terraza 6Minutes and distances on foot from our street to 25 places, from the Alhambra to the best tapas squares.
Accessible GranadaWhere Granada is steep, where it is flat, and how to plan a visit that suits you.Itineraries
Ready-made plans for one day to five, with times and walking routes.
See allBuild your Granada
Top 10 for first-timersThe ten things not to miss on a first visit, in a sensible order.
Foodie weekendFree tapas, local dishes, a market, a tea house and a slow lunch: two days of eating well.
You are hereGranada in 1 dayThe Alhambra in the morning, lunch in the Realejo, sunset from the Albaicín and tapas, hour by hour.Granada in 2 daysDay 1 the Alhambra and the Albaicín, day 2 the centre, the Realejo and a tapas evening.
Granada in 3 daysThe Alhambra, the centre and Arab baths, then the Sacromonte and a flamenco evening.How many daysOne, two, three or four days compared: what fits, who it suits and how to plan around the Alhambra.Things to do
Free things to doFree sights, viewpoints, gardens and the free tapa, with walking times from Terraza 6.
ViewpointsSan Nicolás, San Cristóbal and the quieter lookouts, with walking times from Terraza 6.
Mirador de San NicolásThe classic view of the Alhambra from the top of the Albaicín, and when to go.
Albaicín walkA 2.4 km loop from Plaza Nueva to the Mirador de San Nicolás, with minutes for each stretch.Granada CathedralA Renaissance cathedral begun in 1523, and how to visit it beside the Royal Chapel.
Royal ChapelThe burial place of Isabella and Ferdinand, built about 1506 to 1517, beside the cathedral.
Arab bathsEl Bañuelo, its opening hours and tickets, and the difference from a modern hammam.
Granada with kidsWhat children enjoy in Granada, and how to keep a pace that works for the whole family.
Albaicín stopsThe Albaicín and Sacromonte in 14 stops: how long each takes, what is free and what needs a ticket.
Central Granada stopsCentral Granada in 13 stops, plus 5 more: how long each takes, what is free and what needs a ticket.
Realejo stopsThe Realejo in 7 free stops: how long each takes and the walk from Terraza 6.Neighbourhoods
Day trips
Day trips without a carWhich day trips work by bus or train, roughly how long they take, and when a tour helps.CórdobaBus and car times, Mezquita-Catedral tickets and a plan for one day.
Alpujarras day tripSix Alpujarras stops, Órgiva to Trevélez: the drive from Granada, how long to stay and what fits in a day.
Near Granada13 villages, mountains and beaches within about 1 h 15 of Granada: drive time, how long to stay, the must-sees.Mountains and coast
Hiking near GranadaFour kinds of walk near Granada, from a gorge with hanging bridges to the high mountains.Los Cahorros de MonachilThe classic half-day gorge walk near Granada, with hanging bridges and an easier option.
Sierra NevadaSkiing in winter, hiking in summer.
The AlpujarrasWhite mountain villages south of Granada.
Beaches of the Costa TropicalSea and sun on the coast south of Granada.Culture & events
Culture and eventsHoly Week, the Corpus fair, the music festival and flamenco, with dates to plan around.Events calendarThe yearly events worth planning around, month by month, with a note on moving dates.Semana SantaDates for 2027, how the processions work and practical tips for visitors.
FlamencoCave shows in the Sacromonte, how long they last, what they cost and how to book.
Sacromonte cave flamencoWhat a cave show is like, and five questions to ask before you book.Lorca in GranadaThe poet’s summer house in Granada, his birthplace nearby, and how to visit.Eat and drinkFree tapas, typical dishes and where to start eating from Terraza 6.
Tapas bars25 tapas bars with Google rating, address and walking time from Terraza 6.
Tapas crawlsThree evening routes through 16 tapas bars, with the minutes on foot between them.
Restaurants28 restaurants by style, with Google rating, address and walking time from Terraza 6.Eat near the Alhambra16 places to eat near the Alhambra, with the walking minutes from the Puerta de la Justicia and the main entrance.Tapas areasFour tapas areas, each with its own mood, and how far each is from Terraza 6.Free tapasHow the free tapa with every drink works, how to order and where to start.
Typical Granada dishesWhat to order, from remojón to piononos.
Alhambra ticketsWhich ticket to buy and how to book it.
Opening hoursDay and night hours by season, closed days, the Nasrid Palaces time slot and what is open now.If tickets are sold outSold out for your date? The realistic options, from night tickets to the free areas.
Dobla de Oro explainedWhat the Dobla de Oro includes, its price, the three-day validity and who it suits.
Getting to the AlhambraOn foot, by bus, taxi and car to the gates.Alhambra parkingWhere to park near the Alhambra.The Alhambra with kidsWhat children enjoy and how long to plan.Tours & tickets
Alhambra tickets, guided tours and day trips, with the real prices and what is included.
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Granada CardThe city pass for the Alhambra, the cathedral, the Royal Chapel and more: four versions, official prices and when it pays off.Alhambra tickets and toursOfficial Alhambra prices, partner tickets and guided tours, with what each one covers.Tours and experiencesGuided visits, a hammam, the tourist train and flamenco in the Sacromonte, with what is included.Day tours from GranadaFive guided trips from Granada, from a gorge hike to a day on the coast, with what is included.1 dayAlhambra, Albaicín and tapas
15 minWalk up to the Alhambra
3–4 hFor the three main Alhambra areas
8 stopsFrom breakfast to tapas
From Terraza 6
15 min on footThe day starts and ends at Terraza 6. The Alhambra is about 15 minutes uphill. See Walking times from Terraza 6 for every distance.
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One day, hour by hour
Breakfast, then walk up
Eat near Terraza 6 and walk to the Alhambra, about 15 minutes uphill. Leave extra time to reach the Nasrid Palaces entrance.
15 min on foot from Terraza 6A stepped lane in the Realejo Nasrid Palaces
Use the earliest slot you booked and be at the entrance inside it. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours. See Opening hours.
The Court of the Lions in the Alhambra Generalife gardens
About an hour in the gardens, courtyards and the summer palace on the hill.
The Generalife gardens Alcazaba and Charles V Palace
The Alcazaba takes about an hour. Check which towers are open, as the Torre de la Vela was closed at the last official update. The Charles V Palace and the Alhambra Museum are free to enter.
The Alcazaba, the gardens and the Palace of Charles V seen from above Lunch in the Realejo
Walk down to the Campo del Príncipe, a square with a row of tapas bars. See Free tapas.
15 min on foot from Terraza 6
A quiet square in the Realejo Rest, or a flat walk
Take a break at the apartment or stroll along the Paseo del Salón by the River Genil.
15 min on foot from Terraza 6
The Genil river and its walkway Sunset at the Mirador de San Nicolás
Cross to the Albaicín and arrive 45 minutes before sunset, because the viewpoint fills up. Walk up or take a short taxi ride.
30 min on foot from Terraza 6Sunset in Granada moves from around 18:00 in winter to around 21:30 in summer. Arrive 45 minutes before it.
The Albaicín and the Alhambra at sunset Tapas near the Paseo de los Tristes or Calle Elvira
Walk down through the Albaicín for tapas with the Alhambra lit up above you.
25 min on foot from Terraza 6The Carrera del Darro at dusk, with the Darro river and a stone bridge
Plan B
Swaps for rain or heat
If it is very hot
From June to September book the first Nasrid Palaces slot and finish the Alhambra by noon. Rest in the afternoon, then go out after 19:00 when the streets cool down.
Before you go
Book these first
- The Alhambra ticket and slotDates sell out. If your date is full, see If tickets are sold out.
- Nothing elseTapas bars take no bookings for drinks at the bar. Arrive around 20:30 for a place.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 day enough for Granada?
Yes for the headline sights: the Alhambra in the morning and the Albaicín at sunset. A second day adds the cathedral, the Royal Chapel and the Realejo: see Granada in 2 days.
Do I need to book the Alhambra for a one-day visit?
Yes, book it first. Dates can sell out and the Nasrid Palaces have a timed slot. If your date is full, see If tickets are sold out.
What if my Alhambra slot is in the afternoon?
Swap the order: take a slow morning in the Realejo, go to the Alhambra at your slot and finish with the sunset at the Mirador de San Nicolás if time allows.
When is sunset in Granada?
It moves through the year, from around 18:00 in winter to around 21:30 in summer. The sunset step above shows today's time for Granada and when to arrive.
Checked on 22 October 2026
Sources: Alhambra opening times: AlhambraDeGranada.org (private information site)
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Terraza 6 · Realejo
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Terraza 6 is a private apartment with a pool and terrace in Realejo, a short walk from the Alhambra, the cathedral and the best tapas bars.
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